3rd Annual OC Timmy Awards

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The Timmy Awards by Tech in Motion (http://blogs.techinmotionevents.com/) is an awards ceremony recognizing the best places for tech professionals to work in Orange County. While many tech awards are given to brilliant individuals and their technological advancements, the Timmy Awards aim to recognize those who employ those technologists, the companies and managers supporting and driving the innovation.

The 2017 OC Timmy Awards (details below):

Join us Thursday, September 21st at UCI Applied Innovation to celebrate the winning organizations and individuals at the 3rd Annual Timmy Awards Ceremony!

Event Schedule:

6:30pm to 7:30pm - Food, drinks & networking

7:30pm to 8:00pm - 3rd Annual Timmy Awards Ceremony

8:00pm to 9:00pm - The celebration (cocktails, photos, music and more)

2017 Timmy Award Host

Ash Kumra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashkumra/)

• Award winning entrepreneur, author, public speaker and talk show host recognized twice by the White House as an entrepreneur making an impact.

• Currently helping run Youngry - a global entrepreneur media company whose mission is to transform every early stage entrepreneur (Young in experience, Hungry in ambition) to be successful.

• Author of book series "Confessions from an Entrepreneur"

• Featured in 100's of articles including Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, American Express Forum & Entrepreneur Magazine.

• Involved with Tie, Woman Economic Forum, UC Irvine's Merage School Of Business, FWD.US, Clinton Foundation 20/30 Initiative & OC Tech HH.

2017 Timmy Award Judges

Terry Dear (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrydear/)

• Involved with the Information Technology field for 20+ years.

• Having worked in every department of IT (Product Mgmt., Application Development, Enterprise/Business/Data Architecture, Vendor Mgmt., Infrastructure & Operations, R&D Engineering), Terry has seen it all working at various startups and Corporate 500 corporations.

• Terry hold a BS in Computer Science and a Masters in Business Administration. She is currently working as VP of Software Development at BMS, Inc, and Program Chair for Women In Technology, Inc (Orange County).

Robert Davis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/y7robertdavis/)

• A business architect and trusted advisor servicing clients in various industries and leadership roles.

• Member of Tech Coast Angels, Orange County

• Member of OCTANe's Launch Pad Panel

• Member of Association for Corporate Growth – Orange County

• Founded multiple profitable Southern California businesses with more than 180 employees, annual sales revenue from $250k to $24M with a 16%+ profit and $3-4M EBITDA

• San Jose State University alumni and Certificate of mediation from Pepperdine School of Law

Bryan Cunningham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-cunningham-b381501/)

• A cyber security and privacy lawyer who has advised clients on data and critical infrastructure protection and privacy programs

• Served as Deputy Legal Adviser to then-National Security Adviser Coldoleezza Rice, where he helped develop the first National Strategy to secure Cyberspace

• Served six years in the Clinton Administration, as a senior CIA officer and federal prosecutor, and has advised police forces on security and privacy-related issues

• Principal author of legal and ethical chapters in information security textbooks

• Has worked extensively with privacy and civil liberties organizations, including the America Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Democracy and Technology, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation

Grant Van Cleve (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantvc/)

• President of Tech Coast Angels OC Chapter

• Heavily involved in growth of the local tech scene through incubators, accelerators, seed funding & consulting

• Board of Directors for many budding local tech companies

• Serves as a mentor and advocate within the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem

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FoxTales (http://getfoxtales.com/)

FoxTales is a group of passionate innovators who create custom interactive experiences combining brand marketing chops and knowledge of consumer behavior to deliver a seamless blend of technology and design. Through their platform, clients are empowered to create compelling and immersive user experiecnes that easily flex to tell their branded story at every touch point. FoxTales seamlessly integrates studio quality visual experiences into clients' global marketing efforts. To #tellyourtale go to www.getfoxtales.com.

Meridiun (http://www.meridiun.com/)

Meridiun AR builds intelligent virtual experiences that solve real business issues. The Meridiun AaaP platform is an integrated software stack and cloud with technology, tools & services that lets companies build connected, intelligent mobile applications. It incorporates three specific technologies: mixed reality, cognitive computing & IoT cloud architecture.

:::THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:::

We would like to thank our sponsors Jobspring Partners (http://www.jobspringpartners.com/) and Workbridge Associates (http://www.workbridgeassociates.com/), Cylance (https://www.cylance.com/en_us/home.html), FoxTales (http://getfoxtales.com/) and Newport Beach Brew Co (http://newportbeachbrewingcompany.com/) for sponsoring this month’s event.

Cylance® is revolutionizing cyber security with products and services that proactively prevent execution of advanced persistent threats and malware at the endpoint, enabling a level of security that far exceeds the effectiveness of current industry solutions deployed throughout enterprises, government and institutions worldwide. Visit http://www.cylance.com or call 877-973-3336 for more information. Want to join their team? They're hiring! Visit their website to view open positions.

Meet the World's Top Business Schools in Los Angeles

Discover your perfect MBA program by speaking with admissions advisers from top local and international business schools, attend interactive info-sessions, learn how to ace the GMAT through various workshops, network with alumni from top business schools and much more.

The QS World MBA Tour is designed to be a comprehensive day that can give you the competitive advantage to make your application a success.

Join top-ranked business schools including Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC Marshall, ESADE, Imperial, and many more in Los Angeles this September 23rd. Attend free GMAT seminars hosted by GMAC, apply for MBA Scholarships, and network with alumni from Wharton, Stanford and Harvard Business School.

As a member of Tech in Motion, take advantage of FREE registration and reserve your place here: http://www.topmba.com/events/qs-world-mba-tour/usa-canada/los-angeles?utm_source=tech_in_motion&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Email_2&utm_campaign=World-MBA-Tour_F17_Los-Angeles&partnerid=8433

Time: 01:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Date: Saturday, 23rd September 2017

Address: Marina del Rey Marriott

Interested in sponsoring a Tech in Motion event? Email: Chelsea.villalobos@workbridgeassociates.com